3 bed detached house for sale

The Gatehouse, Rishworth HX6

Agent Reference TS0571

Could This Grade II Listed Gatehouse Have Any More Style, Character And Charm? Built in 1867 as offices for Rishworth Mill, this surprisingly spacious and private lodge combines gorgeous period features, high ceilings and tasteful modern touches.

They don’t make offices like this anymore.

Set within the historic grounds of Rishworth Palace - the former Rishworth Mill now converted into luxury apartments - this detached former office building feels like it’s in a world of its own.

Surrounded by large, lawned gardens, with stone riverside terraces and mature planting on all sides, it’s hard to believe you’re just a few minutes from Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge and the M62. Or that you’re actually in 2025…

The setting is somewhat special and the home itself is also full of surprises.

At first glance, it might seem like a cute single storey cottage - but there’s a whole lower ground floor waiting to be explored. The ceilings may be a little lower downstairs, but the character runs just as deep as the floor above - with garden access, a welcoming kitchen and versatile spaces that add real depth to the home’s layout.

Back upstairs, the ground floor offers elegant Victorian proportions - high ceilings, ornate coving and deep skirting boards give each space a sense of calm and grandeur.

The sitting room is especially welcoming, with a feature fireplace and multi-fuel stove. Off here, there’s a study fitted with bespoke cabinetry - perfect for home working or simply a quiet place to read.

There’s a generous dining room which could easily become a fourth bedroom, a spacious double bedroom, and a stylish contemporary bathroom.

Downstairs, the lower ground floor opens into a wide hallway with a handy storeroom. The breakfast kitchen has a lovely exposed brick fireplace with multi fuel stove, garden access and space to cook, eat and catch up - while the handy utility room also leads outside.

The master bedroom is particularly impressive, with plenty of room to spread out and a stylish modern ensuite shower room. A third bedroom (currently used as a music room) includes fitted wardrobes and bags of potential.

Outside, the setting is every bit as special as the elegant interiors.

Expansive lawns wrap around the home, offering plenty of space for kids to play or for summer gatherings with friends.

But the real standout is the private stone terrace by the river, where the gentle trickle of the water makes it feel like your own quiet corner of the countryside.

There’s also a large area of off-road parking, with space for several vehicles.

It’s only a short stroll to the Malthouse pub and 5 minutes in the car to Ripponden where there’s a Co-op, a choice of takeaways and a couple of pubs and eateries. There's also a health centre, tennis courts, a picturesque church and childrens park.

For more choice you could head to Halifax, Huddersfield or Rochdale, which are all really easy to get to when you join the M62.

If you have young kids or are thinking of starting a family soon, the village has both St Johns CofE Primary School and Rishworth School. It’s a highly regarded independent school, with its own prep school (which is also in the village).

Like the apartments in the former mill next door, this is a luxurious home packed with period personality. But unlike the apartments it’s completely one of a kind, private and detached - your own peaceful place to escape and unwind.

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